adroit- expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body
Dancers are adroit.
amicable- characterized by or showing goodwill. friendly
I strive to be amicable.
averse- having a strong feeling of opposition
Some people averse with their parents rules.
belligerent - Hostile, aggresion
Don't be so belligerent!
benevolent- well meaning and kindly
I wish everyone was benevolent.
cursory- Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Don't do cursory inspections.
duplicity- Deceitfulness; double- dealing
The man showed duplicity.
extol- Praise;enthusiasm
Extol the efforts of people.
feasible- Able to do easily or conveniently
I wish homework was feasible.
grimace- A twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
The man always grimaces.
holocaust- a great or complete devastation or destruction, esp. by fire
impervious- not penetrable; unable to be affected by.
He was impervious to the virus.
impetus- the force, energy, or momentum with which the body moves.
Focus on the impetus.
jeopardy- danger of loss, harm, or failure
She was in jeopardy of her life.
meticulous- showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Nothings wrong with being meticulous.
nostalgia- a sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
He showed nostalgia for the past.
quintessence- the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
That car is quintessence.
retrogress- to go back to an earlier state, typically a worse one
When suffering from depression, it's important not to retrogress.
scrutinize- examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Health inspectors scrutinize the kitchen.
tepid- only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm.
Make the shower tepid.
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